This hub features four USB 3.0 ports, which are capable of reaching speeds of up to 5.0 Gbps, while at the same time maintaining full backwards compatibility with USB 3.0/1.1/1.0 devices. It also features three USB 2.0 ports for connecting to older devices. It comes with a 12 VDC, 2.5A power supply, allowing it to provide the sufficient power for self-powered devices (e.g., 2.5" portable hard drives).

The hub measures only 5.5" wide, 1" high, and 3.2" deep. It features power and activity LEDs on the front, so you can always know the status of your connections. Two of the USB 3.0 ports are on the back and two are on top within easy reach. It uses a USB 3.0 micro-B connector for the connection from the computer, so it can only be connected to a USB 3.0 port.

Would not buy this hub again, very cheaply built . First one I bought the cable connecting the hub to the computer broke the port off the hub, second one died with a red flashing light. Pretty sure its over a year conveniently. I would expect better from monoprice.

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Rating: (2 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Calgary, AB

4/23/2015 9:54:02 AM

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Pros: Cheaper than other usb 3 hubs.

Cons: Cheaply made. Even when it worked, the connection was flakey.

Based on the reviews on this site, I'd say that the issue is underlying quality control. Normally I love monoprice stuff, but this is the first time I've been disappointed. I've tried multiple cables, and multiple computers, and the problem is with the hub.

by Monoprice AdministratorHello,

Thank you for your review and truly sorry to hear about your experience with PID 9956. Has this worked properly for you initially? We do offer a 30 day return policy as well as a one year warranty on this item. If you would like, I can assist you in setting up an RMA for a replacement to see if that works better for you. Obtaining a replacement would be of no additional cost to you. All I would need is your order number and I can get that started for your right away.

this is a piece of junk and I'm surprised to see Monoprice market such crap..guess you get what you pay for..

by Monoprice AdministratorHello,

Thank you for your review. And I am truly sorry to hear of your experience you have had with this product. For now, if you prefer, I can assist you in setting you up for a replacement on the item if you haven't done so already. We do have a lifetime warranty on cables as well as a 1 year warranty for everything else. It will be of no additional cost to obtain a replacement, so please let me know if you want to continue. Thank you!

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Rating: (4 out of 10)

Reviewer: gnowhb from Millbrae, CA

11/5/2014 9:46:44 PM

USB connector broke

Pros: Works great

Cons: Poor quality on USB connector to PC

Seems like quite a few people have had the same problem with this hub. The USB connection that goes to the PC is not very strong so with any slight upward or downward force on the connection with a cable in place will cause it to break. I took the hub apart to see a very flimsy connection to the circuit board. Very poor design, it needs some sort of reinforcement to keep even a slight bit of torque on that connection from breaking. I would not recommend buying it unless you can be super careful with that USB receptacle.

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Rating: (3 out of 10)

Reviewer: Mussie from Rochester Hills, Michigan

10/16/2014 1:53:31 PM

It worked fine until Micro USB3.0 receptacle broke

Pros: Worked well until it didn't. Backward compatible with 2.0.

Cons: Power connection is on the front, which is not great when you want to route the cord to the back of the desk. Flimsey design on the Micro USB3.0 connector to the PC.

This hub worked great for about a year and then the micro USB3.0 receptacle broke off and is now inside the case. I probably plugged this thing in once set it on my desk and forgot about it. I started having connection problems and decided to move some things around and unplugged and replugged it in and it broke off inside the case. Of course it is now outside of the 1 year warranty so guess who is out of luck. In my opinion the design is flawed if so many others are reporting the same issue. One of the reasons I frequented this site is the excellent customer service. It would appear that this time my experience was subpar. I would not recommend this item unless the design is changed because the plug will fail. It is only a matter of when.

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